Mending the Broken

How to Speak up for Yourself and Others

  •  10/13/2022 09:44 AM
  •  6/1/2017 12:00 AM

Here are some questions you might ask yourself when considering whether or not to tell someone you're being abused.



Thank you for joining me on this journey of self-exploration! Congratulations on taking the steps to self-empowerment and stepping up to justice.

Mending the Broken is based on the sexual abuse trauma that I went through as a child from the earliest age I can remember of 5 until I was 11. After years of struggling with questions, fear, anxiety, depression, guilt, anger and so many other negative feelings, I spoke up against my perpetrators. After I found the courage to speak up, 30 other children found freedom from abuse by speaking up against my main perpetrator as well. So, my goal for you is to know that you have the courage inside to stand up for yourself if you are being harassed, bullied, abused, or hurt in anyway. You are empowered to stand up for justice and find your happiness.

I have been teaching empowerment for over 5 years through the social work field. Although, from the time I can remember as a child, I was teaching love and compassion for oneself to others. Along with being sexually abused, my babysitter (who watched me from the time I was 7 months old until I was 11) was domestically and emotionally abused by her husband. I used to write her poems and cover her up with her favorite purple blanket.

Mending the Broken will give you the knowledge and power that you can make a stand for yourself and others. I have done it personally and I have helped so many others face their biggest fear of breaking the chains that their abusers have put around them. When you finish reading this, you will be equipped with some ideas and excited to stand up for yourself.



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Statistics

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 1 in 4 women in the U.S. are victims of sexual abuse at least sometime in their life (2017). According to RAINN, Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network, every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted (2022). This number does not, of course, include those who do not report it.

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Reports

How to Report Sexual Abuse - 13 Quick Tips

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Media

Sexual Offender Registry

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Who Can You Trust

Step 1: This is a basic building block in learning who you can talk to when you're ready to make the 1st move to speaking up about your perpetrator.

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What is Personal Empowerment

Step 2: Personal Empowerment gives you control over your life. Here is a method to assess your situation.

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Managing Personal Change

Step 3: "Be the change you wish to see in the world" Nelson Mandela. Make sure you understand how the process of change will affect you before you set your goals.

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Self-Empowerment

Step 4: You are ready - Here are some steps to take charge of your own life. You have the opportunity to step-up and be safe.

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How You Can Help Others

Use this as a building block to start a conversation if you see a need in someone hurting.

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Empathy

Use empathy to understand how others feel and what they may be going through. Help them with their struggles.

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Noticing Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children

Be mindful of those around you who need help and offer your assistance when you see the signs.

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Noticing Signs of Sexual Abuse in Adults

Sexual abuse in adults needs to be recognized and you can still stand up for yourself even years later. It's never too late to get help.

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Do you need to report child abuse?

Childhelp: National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)

Do you need to report domestic violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233.

Do you need to report missing or exploited children?

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
https://www.missingkids.org/ 
24 hour hotline:
tel:+1-800-843-5678

Do you need to report sexual assault?

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1.800.656.HOPE

Local Resources

  • Local Police Department
  • Nearest trusted adult
  • School Guidance Counselor
  • School Principle
  • School Teacher
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